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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,844

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,001

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,219

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelTahoeTahoeForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,710 $45,640 $29,995
Base Invoice $33,590 $41,002 $28,084
3LT Equipment Group 3,225    
Navigation system 2,250 2,250 1,000
Roof rack crossbars 90 90 195
Rearview camera 250 250  
Power release, second row seats 425    
Sunroof 995 995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Class II trailer hitch     468
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     93
Bodyside moldings     240
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Remote start     432
3LT Equipment Group 2,677    
Navigation system 1,868 1,868 888
Roof rack crossbars 75 75 117
Rearview camera 208 208  
Power release, second row seats 353    
Sunroof 826 826  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Class II trailer hitch     351
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     61
Bodyside moldings     156
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Remote start     324
Options (change) 7,235 3,585 3,054
Options (change) 6,007 2,977 2,340
Destination 900 900 795
Total Price $44,845 $50,125 $33,844
Total Invoice $40,497 $44,879 $31,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,636
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,864
Model Year200820082013
ModelTahoeTahoeForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8320hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG12/17 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$44,845$50,125$33,844
Adjustments for Features0-2,425-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,845$47,700$33,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,855$0
Total Invoice$40,497$44,879$31,219
Adjustments for Features0-2,171-586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,497$42,708$30,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,211$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082013
ModelTahoeTahoeForester
TrimLTLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Super-heated washer fluid $100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,500$8,925$7,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,171-586

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelTahoeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in103.0 in
Length202.0 in169.5 in
Width79.0 in70.1 in
Height76.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,345 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bose, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested192557%
Total Not Requested145043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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